Born in 1943, in Hai-Hau, Nam-Dinh, Vietnam, Mr. Vu Thanh An is another talented songwriter. Many of his songs became smash hits; noticeably, the series of love songs that he didn't give any title to, only numbers were assigned to them (Nameless Song # 1, # 2, etc.).
These nameless love songs became very popular in the mid to late 60's when they first came out. Today, the legend of Vu Thanh An's nameless love songs continues to prove to be very popular. Vu Thanh An's melodies are tender. His lyrics are beautiful, yet very sad, and they carry a little "bitter sorrow" in them, especially in almost all of his nameless love songs.
These nameless love songs became very popular in the mid to late 60's when they first came out. Today, the legend of Vu Thanh An's nameless love songs continues to prove to be very popular. Vu Thanh An's melodies are tender. His lyrics are beautiful, yet very sad, and they carry a little "bitter sorrow" in them, especially in almost all of his nameless love songs. “Bài Không Tên Cuối Cùng” is the last song in his series of nameless love songs. This particular song is featuring both, the original and the new lyrics. If I am not mistaken, Vu Thanh An wrote the original lyrics in the late 60's in Vietnam; many years had passed, he then wrote the new lyrics for this song in the US. The new lyrics are equally beautiful, sad, but less of the "bitter sorrow." In the original lyrics, when his lover tied the knot with another man, he questioned her if she had chosen the right path? With a badly broken heart, came the birth of the first nameless love song, and quite a few more nameless love songs following it.
In the new lyrics of "Bai Khong Ten Cuoi Cung," he re-assured her that, indeed, she had chosen the right path because if they had become one, she would have endured a life of privation with him. This is what I call "true love"--it's not selfish, not demanding, willing to give more than take, and not expecting anything in return. He is very passionate.
I uploaded “Bài Không Tên Cuối Cùng” (performed by Khanh Ly) on YouTube. Khanh Ly's voice is still as spellbinding as ever. This song has been recorded by many artists, but of course, Khanh Ly's version is my most favorite one. Her deep voice, one of rich lower register and so breezy, goes very well with this melody.
Once again, I am proud to present another timeless love song by one of the living legends in the music and entertainment world of Vietnam, Vu Thanh An.
In the new lyrics of "Bai Khong Ten Cuoi Cung," he re-assured her that, indeed, she had chosen the right path because if they had become one, she would have endured a life of privation with him. This is what I call "true love"--it's not selfish, not demanding, willing to give more than take, and not expecting anything in return. He is very passionate.
I uploaded “Bài Không Tên Cuối Cùng” (performed by Khanh Ly) on YouTube. Khanh Ly's voice is still as spellbinding as ever. This song has been recorded by many artists, but of course, Khanh Ly's version is my most favorite one. Her deep voice, one of rich lower register and so breezy, goes very well with this melody.
Once again, I am proud to present another timeless love song by one of the living legends in the music and entertainment world of Vietnam, Vu Thanh An.
To watch this music clip, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9V5vbJmEe4
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I can't believe that this song has been out that long ago; I've just "discovered" 2 days ago as of today. And I've been listening to it NON STOP (if this were a record,cassette tape, or CD it'd been scratched or warped for sure.)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your word choice in describing Khanh Ly's voice & VTA's music. And especially your calling this last version "true love," which is so true. A foreign concept especially among the younger generation, & maybe the older one as well.
A question: the lines of thoughts in red (between the 2 versions,) are they yours (imagining what the girl would've said?)
Thank you for the post.
YES, THESE ARE GORGEOUS SONGS. AND KHANH LY IS AMAAAZING.
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